Liability and Governance · Updated 2026-04-26
Guide on Use of Generative AI Tools by Court Users
Core Point
Lawyers and litigants bear ultimate responsibility for legal documents prepared with AI assistance and must disclose any AI use.
Detailed Note
The Supreme Court of Singapore's Registrar's Circular No. 1 of 2024 applies across the entire court system. Three principles: (1) lawyers and litigants bear ultimate responsibility for all content submitted to court, whether or not AI was used; (2) legal documents prepared with the assistance of generative AI must disclose that AI was used; (3) cited cases and legal provisions must be verified by a human (to prevent the risk of AI fabricating precedent). This represents a pragmatic judicial posture toward AI tools — not banning use, but holding human responsibility non-transferable.
Position in the Legal Framework
A gradual path from principles to tools to enforcement — FEAT → Veritas → MindForge → AI Risk Management Guidelines.
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